The Making of a Student-Athlete Table of Contents
See the over 90 individual athletic recruiting and college application topics we cover in our recruiting guide
The Making of a Student-Athlete is a comprehensive 241 page (14th edition updated in 2017) guide on the college selection and athletic recruiting process. There are 8 individual chapters encompassing over 90 individual topics all geared to educate and prepare parents and high school athletes for their athletic recruiting process. Many coaches and parents are calling The Making of a Student-Athlete the best recruiting resource they have found! See our testmimonials
Introduction | |
Why the recruiting & college process is difficult | 1 |
Chapter 1 – Researching & Visiting Schools | |
Thinking college. When to Start, How to Start | 11 |
How College is Changing | 16 |
Parent’s Role | 17 |
Getting the Most out of Your School Visits | 19 |
What you can Learn by Going to a College Game | 27 |
Public schools vs. Private Schools | 28 |
Big schools vs. Small Schools | 30 |
Tuition: In-State vs. Out-of-State. | 32 |
Matching your Academic Goals | 34 |
Chapter 2 – College Applications | |
Your College Application | 36 |
The Application Checklist | 42 |
Reach Schools, Target Schools, Safety Schools | 45 |
Admission Statistics | 49 |
Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Instant Admission | 53 |
Waitlists and Deferrals | 59 |
Recommendations | 61 |
The Common Application | 64 |
Chapter 3 – Financial Aid | |
Financial Aid Myths | 66 |
Financial Aid Basics | 69 |
Financial Aid Q & A | 72 |
The Tools of Financial Aid | 74 |
Saving for College | 78 |
Choosing the Right 529 Plan | 80 |
Non-Athletic Scholarships | 82 |
Merit Scholarships | 84 |
Chapter 4 – Other High School and College Options | |
Prep School | 86 |
Post-Graduate School | 88 |
Junior College | 90 |
NAIA | 93 |
Chapter 5 – Recruiting Section | |
College Recruiting Introduction | 96 |
Common Mistakes by Parents and Students | 97 |
Myths and Realities of Recruiting | 101 |
Why you may not be “Discovered” | 104 |
Evaluating your High School Coach | 106 |
Getting Everyone on the Same Page | 108 |
How Athletic Scholarships Work | 109 |
Walking on to a Team | 117 |
Rating your Athletic Ability | 119 |
Evaluating College Athletic Programs | 122 |
Evaluating Coaches | 128 |
Evaluating College Rosters | 130 |
Division 3 Schools | 133 |
State School Recruiting | 137 |
State, Regional, and National Tournaments | 139 |
How Coaches Find Potential Recruits | 141 |
What Coaches Look For | 145 |
Official Visits | 148 |
Unofficial Visits | 151 |
Meeting with Coaches: Questions to Ask | 152 |
Coaches Honesty | 155 |
Red-shirting | 158 |
Graduation Rates | 160 |
What Blue-Chip Athletes Should Consider | 161 |
Coaches Assistance in Acceptance | 163 |
Ivy League Recruiting | 164 |
Tournaments and Eligibility | 167 |
RECRUITING TOOLS |
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Recruiting Surveys | 168 |
Making a Recruiting Video | 169 |
Corresponding with Coaches | 173 |
Athletic Resume Writing | 175 |
College Coaches Contacting You | 179 |
In-home Visits | 184 |
Moving the Process Forward | 185 |
Showcases | 187 |
Recruiting Services | 191 |
Chapter Summary | 192 |
Chapter 6 – Life as a college athlete | |
What College is All About | 197 |
College Classes | 198 |
Relationship Building with College Professors | 201 |
A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete | 203 |
Expectations & Things You May not Expect | 206 |
Why College Athletes Fail | 208 |
Surviving Your First Month of College | 210 |
Evaluating your First Year | 212 |
Chapter 7 – Athletic Camps | |
Why you should Attend Athletic Camps | 214 |
How to Choose an Athletic Camp | 218 |
Alternatives to Sports Camps | 220 |
Chapter 8 – Recruiting Rules and Guidelines | |
Who is the NCAA | 222 |
Recruiting Contact Rules | 224 |
Eligibility & Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse | 230 |
National Letter of Intent | 233 |
Transferring | 238 |
Conclusion | 240 |